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"Infinite Knowledge" neck ornament
Jeanne E. Paterak (American)
American
1999
Medium/Technique
Silver and paper
Dimensions
Length: 118 cm (46 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Joanne Herman in memory of Barbara Herman
Accession Number2007.551
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis neck ornament is a snake-lie wrap and is composed of hundreds of pierced paper circles that appear to have been cut from a manuscript. The circular end pieces, or caps, are made of silver. There is no clasp or closure. The necklace comes with a handmade fitted, wooden box with various printed material and designs on the surface and underside. On the inside edge of the box is the date and title of the work in pencil.
Signed
The artists' signature, J. Paterak, written in cursive, is impressed on one of the end pieces. The is also another stamp "j.e" as well as a larger maker's mark which depicts the triskelion motif (three spirals). The triskelion stamp is based on the flag of the Isle of Mann.
ProvenancePurchased by the Donor in the 1990s; Gift to MFA June 27, 2007